Australian mining majors jump on record high copper prices
09/09/2026 01:24
BUZZ-Australian mining majors jump on record high copper prices ** Australian mining giants jump after copper prices hit a fresh peak on Tuesday amid tight supply outside the U.S. and weak mine output MET/L
** World's top listed miner BHP BHP.AX gains as much as 2.7% to A$64.25, biggest intraday pct jump since Aug 24; peer Rio Tinto RIO.AX rises 2%
** Higher iron ore prices helping appetite as well amid falling shipments IRONORE/
** Mining sub-index .AXMM up 0.8%, with gains limited by gold stocks
(Reporting by Nichiket Sunil in Bengaluru)
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